Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 32
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Paragraph: 111
We accept that the detail of the Gateways is best left to secondary legislation, but...
Recommendation
We accept that the detail of the Gateways is best left to secondary legislation, but we think it is essential that this detail be published as soon as possible so that the industry can start to prepare for implementation. We recommend that the details of the Gateway process be published in draft secondary legislation at the same time as the Bill.
Paragraph Reference:
111
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree with the Committee that it is important the Government’s intentions for how key elements of the new regulatory regime will operate are made clear during passage of the Building Safety Bill. The use of delegated powers is essential for Government to respond quickly to an evolving evidence base on building safety and any emerging risks. Through secondary legislation, the Secretary of State will be able to make regulations that support the Building Safety Regulator in shaping and flexing the assurance regime based on evidence of risk; while providing clarity to the sector on its responsibilities and duties. It is the Government’s intention to publish further detail on key elements of the new regime, including the Gateways process and construction products before the relevant clauses are considered in committee. We want to work with residents, industry, and Parliament to ensure these regulations are fit for purpose. In publishing these during passage of the Bill, we aim to give Parliament sufficient opportunity to scrutinise and comment on our proposals.